Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,220,000
Last sold
26 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1,214 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
No verification items generated for this record.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$1,220,000
26 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
+33.3%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-0.76 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015
Zone
Environmental Living
C4
Jurisdiction
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains, NSW
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned Environmental Living · C4 (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015). Official parcel area about 1,218 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $539/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Environmental Living · C4 (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015). Official parcel area about 1,218 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,218 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Purcell Property Blue MountainsNestled in a quiet pocket of Katoomba, this unique residence enjoys an elevated position on the high side of the street, capturing beautiful garden vistas and a peaceful leafy outlook. Filled with natural light and warmth, the home offers a relaxed mountain lifestyle with a flexible floor plan designed to suit a range of buyers, from families to those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Light-filled open plan living spaces are enhanced by timber vaulted ceilings, neutral interiors and timber flooring throughout. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances and flows seamlessly to the dining and living areas, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A cosy slow combustion fireplace, ducted heating and gas bayonets provide year-round comfort, with a covered north-facing deck providing the perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquil outlook.
Three generously sized bedrooms and three bathrooms provide exceptional flexibility, including two ensuites ideal for family living or hosting guests. Positioned privately on the lower level, the master suite features its own ensuite, spacious walk-in robe and direct access to the deck, offering a peaceful and self-contained retreat. Large windows throughout the home frame beautiful garden views and further enhance the sense of space and connection to the outdoors.
Established native gardens surround the property, creating a private and serene setting to relax and unwind. The rear composite deck offers an additional outdoor entertaining space, while the separate studio is perfectly suited to remote work, creative pursuits or a quiet escape. Enjoying a sought-after location, a short drive from Katoomba Village, schools and city trains, and within walking distance of Minnihaha Falls, this home delivers the perfect balance of convenience, privacy and natural beauty.
Summary of Features:
- Peacefully positioned in a quiet and secluded pocket of Katoomba
- Elevated setting with beautiful garden vistas and a tranquil leafy outlook
- Light-filled open plan living, dining and kitchen with timber vaulted ceilings
- Inviting kitchen that is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances
- Covered north-facing entertaining deck perfect for relaxing or hosting guests
- Three bedrooms and three bathrooms, including two ensuites for added flexibility
- Lower-level offers a private master or guest suite, walk-in robe, ensuite and deck access
- Established native gardens, rear studio and convenient access to Katoomba Village, schools, trains and Minnihaha Falls
Listing description written by Joanne Larkin, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.